Live My Life
Guerilla Maab Lyrics


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(feat. Peaches)

[singing]

[Trae]
I'm living it day by day, so I can try to catch focus
I gotta thank God that I'm still living, I'm letting know that he's noticed
I know, that I need to change
All I could say the streets is all I live, since I was neglected
All of my life I feel it's nothing but pain that I get, stay strapped with a vest
Until I rest gotta do my best, while living this life I don't wanna be shife
All of my life, feel like I was stabbed in the back with a knife
So all of my so called friends, better check yourself
Don't approach me, 'fore I drop turn drop back on a nigga like me
That's why I gotta keep my faith in God, and I don't wanna go
But if I really gotta go, then I'ma die living at my will
Trying to maintain the pain that I feel, sometimes I feel that I gotta get killed
If it's that way then I won't feel the stress, that's kept up in my brain
Nobody to blame for the thangs I do, not ready to choose if I should change
I suggest you better keep your distance, better mind your bidness
I don't wanna go take your life, and it don't take much
That'll make me click, one day I'm hoping I see the light
This life of mine finna get worse, I feel I'm cursed for life with this stress
I'm so sick of me living in pain, in vein
I'm thinking, that I'ma be ready to rest in peace

[Hook x2: Peaches]
I'm just trying, to live my life
Why you hoes, be acting shife
You always, wanna hate my grind
I'm only trying, make shit right

[Dougie D]
Trying to regain my focus, my vision blurry from pain
Trying to calm all my nerves, insents burning from Mary Jane
Trying to live my life, more paper fuck lime light
Daily says she down with me, but something don't feel right
Dougie steady be smoking, from the pain in my mind
If you say you down with me, tell me why you be lying
Situation be sticky, but when it's hot it'll bubble
Tell me you love me, but girl I would never you see me struggle
Could it be, I'm part of this game
But nobody understand, till somebody lay in this game
And I don't wanna be the one, that have to tell you mayn
But I'm still gon ball, across the turning lane
Gotta keep my head up, even though I'm fed up
Still stacking my change, and sitting up on buck
Y'all boys don't learn, not to fuck with us
We on the paper, and in God we trust
Mucho caliente, like the ese's
Keeping shit hot, the way we getting paid
Better recognize we own the world, and it's just too late to pray
I'm trying to live my life, like day to day
And I know he hear, a G when I pray
So after we'll see, I feel the change in me
And I know something good, for I told the beat

[Hook x2]

[Z-Ro]
In an attempt to make it right, running up red here my daily flight
Taking Penitentiary chances right, to make sho my woman and baby tight
I make fake to the left, but I make a right
Green or yellow don't worry, I'ma make the light
Gotta get rid of a few cakes tonight, anything go wrong I'ma take a life
Because I'm thinking about, my lil' brother mayn
I really done lost my mother mayn, there cause my cousin no other mayn
When you fuck with that, your life up in flames
I'm tired of the bullshit reaching me, I can't afford a class who teaching me
And make a nigga wanna cuss all the time, 90 percent of songs
They be bleeping me I gotta watch my tongue, and just like I'm on fire
Pen start pimping, it'll bug your eye
Tryin to go from steady to customized, hoodrats to yellas with lovely thighs
Where they be, when a nigga wanna drop the top
Everybody was spend money, wanna cock the glock
Get away from laws, had to drop my rocks
Jumping over the fence, the convict don't stop
Gotta buy diapers gotta buy clothes, gotta get paid before I stole clothes
Picture for picture that's fucked up
Especially when a nigga, done done some shows
Rock the crowd, for about fo' bills
Show me the money, cause I show skills
I'ma sip the drank, and I'ma blow the skill
And I'ma meditate, until a nigga get a platinum deal

[Hook x2]





[singing]

Overall Meaning

The song "Live My Life" by Guerilla Maab featuring Peaches is a gritty and introspective rap track that delves into the struggles and hardships of living a life on the streets. The lyrics are filled with raw emotion and pain, as the artists reflect on their past and present situation, while also looking towards the future. Trae raps about the constant danger he faces, and how his faith in God is the only thing that keeps him going. He also talks about the feeling of being betrayed by so-called friends and the pain he feels like he's been stabbed in the back. Dougie D talks about trying to stay focused and not give in to the temptations of the street life, but how it's tough to do when everyone is against you. Z-Ro also reflects on his struggles, mentioning losing his mother, and risking everything to take care of his family.


The song was released as part of Guerilla Maab's album, "Resurrection," on March 18, 2008, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The track features soulful and emotive singing from Peaches, which perfectly complements the hard-hitting raps of the other artists. The production on the track is minimal, with a slow and melancholic beat that creates a reflective and introspective mood.


Overall, "Live My Life" is a powerful and thought-provoking track that explores the realities of living a life on the streets. It's a reminder that behind the tough exterior and bravado, there are real people who are struggling to survive, and who are looking for a way out.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm living it day by day, so I can try to catch focus
Trae is taking each day as it comes and tries to stay focused on his priorities in life.


I gotta thank God that I'm still living, I'm letting know that he's noticed
Trae is grateful to be alive and feels that God has noticed him.


I know, that I need to change
Trae is aware that he needs to make some changes in his life.


All I could say the streets is all I live, since I was neglected
Trae feels like he was neglected as a child and the streets have been his home ever since.


All of my life I feel it's nothing but pain that I get, stay strapped with a vest
Trae has experienced a lot of pain throughout his life and feels the need to protect himself by wearing a vest.


Until I rest gotta do my best, while living this life I don't wanna be shife
Trae feels that he needs to work hard until he dies in order to make the most of his life and doesn't want to be dishonest or untrustworthy.


All of my life, feel like I was stabbed in the back with a knife
Trae feels like he has been betrayed by the people he thought were his friends.


So all of my so called friends, better check yourself
Trae warns his so-called friends to reflect on their actions and motives.


Don't approach me, 'fore I drop turn drop back on a nigga like me
Trae warns anyone who approaches him with bad intentions that he will retaliate.


That's why I gotta keep my faith in God, and I don't wanna go
Trae feels that his faith in God is what keeps him going and he doesn't want to die.


But if I really gotta go, then I'ma die living at my will
Trae would rather die on his own terms than be controlled by others.


Trying to maintain the pain that I feel, sometimes I feel that I gotta get killed
Trae is trying to manage the emotional pain he feels, but sometimes he thinks death would be better than living with it.


If it's that way then I won't feel the stress, that's kept up in my brain
Trae thinks that death would release him from the stress that he constantly feels.


Nobody to blame for the thangs I do, not ready to choose if I should change
Trae takes responsibility for his actions and hasn't decided if he can or should change.


I suggest you better keep your distance, better mind your bidness
Trae advises people to stay away and focus on their own business.


I don't wanna go take your life, and it don't take much
Trae doesn't want to kill anyone, but it wouldn't take much to make him do so.


That'll make me click, one day I'm hoping I see the light
Trae is hoping that he will one day have a realization that will turn things around for him.


This life of mine finna get worse, I feel I'm cursed for life with this stress
Trae thinks that his life is only going to get worse and he feels cursed with an unending amount of stress.


I'm so sick of me living in pain, in vein
Trae is tired of experiencing pain and feels that it is pointless.


I'm thinking, that I'ma be ready to rest in peace
Trae is considering the idea of dying and being able to rest peacefully.


I'm just trying, to live my life
Peaches expresses that she is simply trying to live her life.


Why you hoes, be acting shife
Peaches questions why some people act rudely and disrespectfully towards her.


You always, wanna hate my grind
Peaches feels that some people are always trying to find fault with the way she works hard.


I'm only trying, make shit right
Peaches is trying to do her best to make things right in her life.


Trying to regain my focus, my vision blurry from pain
Dougie D is trying to focus, but his vision is blurry due to emotional pain.


Trying to calm all my nerves, insents burning from Mary Jane
Dougie D is trying to calm himself down, using marijuana to help him relax.


Trying to live my life, more paper fuck lime light
Dougie D would rather focus on making money than on being in the spotlight.


Daily says she down with me, but something don't feel right
Dougie D's partner claims to support him, but something about the situation doesn't feel right.


Tell me you love me, but girl I would never you see me struggle
Dougie D's partner says she loves him, but he doesn't think she would be there for him if he struggled.


Could it be, I'm part of this game
Dougie D wonders if he is part of the negative aspects of the world he lives in.


But nobody understand, till somebody lay in this game
Dougie D thinks that people won't understand the game until they are actually involved in it.


And I don't wanna be the one, that have to tell you mayn
Dougie D doesn't want to be the one to deliver bad news or a warning.


But I'm still gon ball, across the turning lane
Dougie D will continue to live his life to the fullest, despite the difficulties he faces.


Gotta keep my head up, even though I'm fed up
Dougie D needs to maintain his positive attitude, even though he is tired of the situation he is in.


Still stacking my change, and sitting up on buck
Dougie D is still saving his money and staying on the lookout for opportunities.


Y'all boys don't learn, not to fuck with us
Dougie D warns others that they shouldn't mess with him and his group.


We on the paper, and in God we trust
Dougie D and his group are focused on making money and rely on God for guidance.


Mucho caliente, like the ese's
Dougie D and his group are intense and passionate about what they do, like people from Latin America.


Keeping shit hot, the way we getting paid
Dougie D and his group are successful and staying on top of their game.


Better recognize we own the world, and it's just too late to pray
Dougie D feels that he and his group are too powerful now for anyone to try and stop them.


In an attempt to make it right, running up red here my daily flight
Z-Ro is trying to correct his past mistakes and is constantly on the move.


Taking Penitentiary chances right, to make sho my woman and baby tight
Z-Ro is willing to take risks to make sure that his family is secure.


I make fake to the left, but I make a right
Z-Ro pretends to go one way, but ends up going another.


Green or yellow don't worry, I'ma make the light
Z-Ro is confident that he will make it through any challenging situations that he encounters.


Gotta get rid of a few cakes tonight, anything go wrong I'ma take a life
Z-Ro needs to deal with a few problems, and if anything goes wrong, he is willing to kill to fix them.


Because I'm thinking about, my lil' brother mayn
Z-Ro is worried about his younger brother and how he will be affected by his actions.


When you fuck with that, your life up in flames
If someone messes with Z-Ro or his family, their life will be ruined.


I'm tired of the bullshit reaching me, I can't afford a class who teaching me
Z-Ro is tired of other people's nonsense and doesn't have time or money for formal education.


And make a nigga wanna cuss all the time, 90 percent of songs
Z-Ro feels so frustrated that he wants to curse all the time, even though he knows that it's not always appropriate.


They be bleeping me I gotta watch my tongue, and just like I'm on fire
Z-Ro's language is censored on the radio, so he has to be careful about what he says. He feels like he is burning with frustration.


Pen start pimping, it'll bug your eye
Z-Ro is saying that if he starts making a lot of money, people will be envious.


Tryin to go from steady to customized, hoodrats to yellas with lovely thighs
Z-Ro is trying to upgrade his lifestyle and have relationships with more attractive women.


Where they be, when a nigga wanna drop the top
Z-Ro wonders where his friends are when he wants to enjoy success and his convertible car.


Everybody was spend money, wanna cock the glock
Z-Ro's friends are all spending money and showing off their guns, which he thinks is foolish.


Get away from laws, had to drop my rocks
Z-Ro needed to stop selling drugs in order to avoid getting in trouble with the law.


Jumping over the fence, the convict don't stop
Z-Ro is determined to succeed, even though he has faced obstacles in the past.


Gotta buy diapers gotta buy clothes, gotta get paid before I stole clothes
Z-Ro has to take care of his family's basic needs and has to make money legally.


Picture for picture that's fucked up
Z-Ro thinks it's unfair that people judge others based on their appearance.


Especially when a nigga, done done some shows
Z-Ro feels like he has accomplished something by performing in concerts.


Rock the crowd, for about fo' bills
Z-Ro gets paid around four thousand dollars to perform in front of a large audience.


Show me the money, cause I show skills
Z-Ro wants to get paid for his talent and hard work.


I'ma sip the drank, and I'ma blow the skill
Z-Ro is going to relax and drink while he waits for his big break.


And I'ma meditate, until a nigga get a platinum deal
Z-Ro is going to focus and stay positive until he gets a record deal that sells over a million copies.




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